The 467th BG had an envious safety record
overall, testimony to the skill and diligence of the hard working squadron ground
personnel who maintained the aircraft on a daily basis in all weather conditions. At the
insistence of Col. Shower, the aircrews were sent out on frequent "practise"
missions to improve on tight formations and general airmanship discipline. This was not
always kindly thought of by the combat crews but the high standards aspired to led the
467th to be renowned as a tight disciplined unit.
Accidents and mishaps were not a common phenomenon for the
Group, however there were occasions where the thorough training and high standard of
maintenance could not prevent such incidents occurring. Crews experienced severe
battle-damage from flak infested skies over mainland Europe, the ever present threat
of enemy aircraft attack, and sometimes serious injuries to crew members. As many
accidents as there were, there were equally many cases where crews and individuals
received commendation and citations for outstanding and heroic actions in the most trying
and difficult circumstances imaginable.
When viewing these photos do remember that many young men
made the supreme sacrifice in fighting for a just cause.
"Devil's Hostess"
"Stinger"#1
"Stinger"#2
"Ruth Marie"
"Lonely
Heart"
"Broad &
High"#1
"Broad &
High"#2
"Also
Ran"
"Tommy
Thumper II"#1
"Tommy Thumper
II"#2
"Strafing
Attack"
Flak Damage#1
Flak Damage#2
Disaster in the Fog#1
Disaster in the Fog#2
Attlebridge Crash
Propeller
Mishap
Taxiing Incident
"Mary
Ellen"
Nosewheel
Collapse#1
Nosewheel
Collapse#2
"Boomerang"
Runway
Gear Collapse
Crash-Land#1
Crash-land#2
B17
"Visitor"#1
B17
"Visitor"#2
Sack Time Damage
